Overview

• The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) endorsed state Sen. John McGuire in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District GOP primary over incumbent Bob Good due to Good's vote against a $95 billion aid package that included funding for Israel.
• Rep. Bob Good defended his vote by citing concerns over the national debt and the nature of the funding, which he described as unpaid for.
• The RJC criticized Good for abandoning Israel during a critical time, especially following a severe crisis involving the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.
• Other Republican groups, including the Republican Main Street Partnership, have also expressed opposition to Good.
• The primary election in Virginia’s 5th District is scheduled for June 18, where McGuire is seen as a serious contender with endorsements from prominent Republicans.